Overview of New York City’s accessibility initiatives, from early measures to recent laws requiring captioned films and agency accessibility plans.
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PlaNYC, launched in 2007 by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, aimed to strengthen NYC’s infrastructure and sustainability through green spaces and climate resilience projects.
A promotional fan from GreeNYC’s 2017 Be Cool and Smart campaign, created to encourage New Yorkers to reduce energy use and limit waste.
A look at Tammany Hall, its political influence under Boss Tweed, and the national backdrop of the 1868 ratification of the 14th Amendment.
Handwritten petition by John Peter Zenger and John Paeck describing harsh conditions inside the City Hall jail.
After the Revolutionary War, lands forfeited by departing Loyalists were resold by the state, with many parcels granted to widows across New York.
Historic street scene at Nassau and Wall streets in Lower Manhattan, New York City’s financial district.
Technical drawing of a coal-burning locomotive displaying detailed front and side profile views of the train car.
3-D rendering of the white Civilian Defense helmet presented to Mayor Fiorello La Guardia for his wartime leadership during World War II.
Explore Ebbets Field’s legacy through rare drawings, a 3-D home plate rendering, and photos honoring Brooklyn’s iconic Dodgers stadium.
City planning zoning map showing investment strategies and scheduled improvements.
Colored illustration of New Amsterdam viewed from the water, from the Stokes volume collection.